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2 Samuel 6:8

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Samuel 6:8 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And David was displeased, because Jehovah had broken forth upon Uzzah; and he called that place Perez-uzzah, unto this day.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And David was displeased, because Jehovah had broken forth upon Uzzah; and he called that place Perez-uzzah, unto this day.
2 Samuel 6:8 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Samuel 6

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
5And David and all the house of Israel played before Jehovah with all manner of [instruments made of] fir-wood, and with harps, and with psalteries, and with timbrels, and with castanets, and with cymbals.
6And when they came to the threshing-floor of Nacon, Uzzah put forth [his hand] to the ark of God, and took hold of it; for the oxen stumbled.
7And the anger of Jehovah was kindled against Uzzah; and God smote him there for his error; and there he died by the ark of God.
8And David was displeased, because Jehovah had broken forth upon Uzzah; and he called that place Perez-uzzah, unto this day.
9And David was afraid of Jehovah that day; and he said, How shall the ark of Jehovah come unto me?
10So David would not remove the ark of Jehovah unto him into the city of David; but David carried it aside into the house of Obed-edom the Gittite.
11And the ark of Jehovah remained in the house of Obed-edom the Gittite three months: and Jehovah blessed Obed-edom, and all his house.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And David was displeased, because the Lord had made a breach upon Uzzah, etc.] He could not easily submit, and be reconciled to the providence; his heart was ready to rise up against God, and murmur at him for striking him dead in such an awful manner, for so small a matter as this might seem to be; and the rather, as this put a stop to the procession, and cast a damp upon their joy and mirth on this occasion, and might seem to be an ill omen to David, and be improved by his enemies against him: and he called the name of the place Perezuzzah unto this day; the name he gave the place, which signifies “the breach of Uzzah”, continued to the time of writing this book.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Displeased - Grief allied to anger seems to be intended. Compare 1 Samuel 15:11 note. On the name of the place, compare 2 Samuel 5:20. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Displeased - Or, grieved, both for the sin, and for God's heavy judgment; whereby their hopes were dashed, and their joys interrupted. Perez - uzzah - That is, the breach of Uzzah. 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 6:10”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“6:8 David was angry . . . the Lord’s anger: Cp. Gen 4:5; 1 Sam 15:11; Jon 4:1; Luke 15:27-28. • Perez-uzzah: The first part of this name appears in 2 Sam 5:20 (Baal-perazim) as the place where God burst through the Philistine ranks.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“displeased: Ch1 13:11, Ch1 13:12; Jon 4:1, Jon 4:9 made: Heb. broken Perezuzzah: that is, The breach of Uzzah 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 6:9”
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